Events

Omar Crowder, High School Principal
As the leader of the city’s largest and most diverse neighborhood high school, Crowder has led his community through a string of catastrophic events — and to academic excellence
By Jessica Blatt Press
Philly on Fire
The Citizen screened a powerful documentary featuring witnesses of the MOVE bombing, one of the darkest moments of Philadelphia’s racial history
By Lauren McCutcheon
Charlene Samuels, Constituent Advocate
Meet the city worker who does not take “no” for an answer when it comes to making life better for other Philadelphians
By Courtney DuChene
The Philadelphians Video Murals
Nadia Hironaka and Matthew Suib showcase new and earlier immigrant experiences in Philadelphia with their newest moving visual art exhibition in LOVE Park, launching Wednesday.
By Cara Kishter
Total Impact Summit
The annual gathering of do-good investors — and those who want to become one — is more pertinent than ever. How are you using your money to help Philly?
By Courtney DuChene
Yu-Shan Chou, Voting Interpreter
For her deep commitment to making sure immigrant communities are empowered — and represented — Yu-Shan Chou is one of this year’s 2025 Integrity Icons.
By Rachel Wisniewski
Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend
This week in Philly, we have Roxborough's Spring Fest and car show, Parks on Tap, the Art Star Craft Bazaar, Sunset Social Movie Nights, VinylCon, and more
By Christina Griffith
Nathan Sallard, Violence Interrupter
For the role he’s played in reducing violence in our city and uplifting others, Sallard is one of this year’s Integrity Icons
By Christina Griffith
City Workers with Integrity? We’ve Got Them
The Citizen’s 2025 Integrity Icons are city workers who uphold the highest standards of ethics, hard work, and passion
By Jessica Blatt Press
Bad Law by Elie Mystal
The lawyer-turned-commentator’s new book lays out 10 laws that really piss him off — and that deter the American democracy project. See him April 30 at the Free Library Author Event series, of which The Citizen is a media partner
By Elie Mystal